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$484B Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act Signed Today

We are ending the week on a better note than last. The House passed the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, and President Trump signed the bill earlier today which will add $484B to help small businesses, hospitals and first responders, as well as increase nationwide testing for coronavirus. With news that States are reopening businesses, and […]

Construction Resumes in Pennsylvania on May 1st

It’s a better week for the construction industry in Pennsylvania. On Monday, Gov. Wolf announced construction could resume on May 8th. On Wednesday, Gov. Wolf announced that the date has been moved to May 1st. This news brings much relief during the unprecedented closure of businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. PennLive.com reported that “specifics were […]

Pennsylvania Construction Projects to Resume on May 8th

Good news for the construction industry in Pennsylvania. All public and private residential and non-residential construction projects throughout the state may resume beginning May 8, 2020. Construction will be permitted as authorized by the Governor’s and Secretary of Health’s April 20, 2020, amendments to their business closure orders. Strict compliance orders with impending guidance are […]

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CARES ACT EMPLOYEE RETENTION TAX CREDIT

The recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides a refundable payroll tax credit for 50% of wages paid by eligible employers to certain employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. The employee retention credit is available to employers, including nonprofit organizations, with operations that have been fully or partially suspended as a result […]

Next Steps for Paycheck Protection Program Loan Approvals

It’s been quite a tumultuous time, and we are happy to hear from clients who successfully applied and received loans through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). We also want to thank the bankers and lenders who worked tirelessly helping small business owners who applied for a loan through the PPP. The prelude to the opening […]

IRS Form 7200 Now Available for Employers Taking the Employee Retention Credit, Family Leave or Sick Leave Credit Due to COVID-19

On March 31, 2020, the IRS published instructions for eligible employers of businesses and tax-exempt organizations with fewer than 500 employees to claim refundable tax credits by completing Form 7200 for advanced payment of employer credits due to COVID-19 including qualified sick and qualified family leave wages and the employee retention credit. As stated in […]